Emma didn't know what to do. It has been a week since she and her companions returned to Storybrooke, but something was out of place. She sighed as she ran her fingers through her blonde hair. She picked her brain trying to understand what was wrong.

Make it back home safe-check

Make sure Cora doesn't follow-check

Reunite with her family-check

Integrate Mulan and Aurora-in progress

Keep Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones from killing Gold-check

She sat up straighter in her desk chair. That was it, Hook. She had not seen him once since they arrived in Storybrooke. Emma had no idea where he was or what he was up to. "No good, no doubt." She muttered, while she gather her keys and jacket before heading out of the sheriff's station.

Once the sun had begun to set, Emma returned to the sheriff's station. Not a single trace of him could be found. She had check Granny's, the inn, the marina, Mr. Gold's shop, the library, the hospital, and as much of the forest as she could. Dave was waiting for her when she returned. He looked up from some paper work as she stormed into the office.

"Bad day, Emma?" His face showed concern for her, while his eyes searched for any visible injuries. Emma for her part shrugged. "Not really, just long." She rolled her shoulders to try and alleviate some of the tension that had gathered there. Dave nodded. "Why don't you go and get some sleep. I'll take over for a while." He reached over and squeezed her shoulder in a friendly manner. Without another word, Emma spun on her heels and walked back out into the chilly Maine weather. It was still hard to wrap around the fact that Dave was her dad and Prince Charming.

Upon arriving at her flat, she notices a note sitting on the island. 'Sweetheart, went to bring your father some dinner at the station. Love Mom. PS, Henry is staying over with Regina and supper is in the oven ready for you.' Emma smiled at the flower handwriting of Snow. During their stay in the forest, she had begun to call her Mom or Snow depending on the conversation. For some reason she never could call her Mom when she was talking about Hook.

"Miss me love?" A smooth voice called from behind her. She whipped around, trying to figure out where he had come from. Sure enough Hook stood less than a foot away, looking strange in dark faded jeans and a fitted black tee-shirt. He was smirking at her. "I've been looking everywhere for you." She ground out in frustration, really a whole day wasted looking for him and he just appears after she gives up, figures.

He stepped closer to her, lifting his hand to brush stray hairs away from her face. "Desperate to see me?" He questioned, eyes baring into her own. His eyes held such a desire in them that it stole her breath. Taking her silences as a yes, Killian moved closer so that their bodies barely touched. He tilted her face up to his, bring his head closer to hers. "Couldn't stand to be without me. I'm flattered." Emma blinked trying to filter his words. It was as if he had caught her in a spell. She narrowed her eyes, and placed her hands on his chest. The electricity from that touch, gave her pause before she pushed him away. "No, I was worried that you causing trouble." She crossed her arms over her chest and did her best to glare at him. But there was some part of her that was happy to see him.

He quirked an eyebrow at her. "Worried. I'm touched love." He snaked his arm around her waist, pulling her body flush against his. His gaze never left her, as his mouth covered hers. Fire raced through her veins. He kissed like it was his last, sweet, passionate, and with a desperate edge, sending tingles up Emma's spine. After a few moments of his assault, Emma responded. She slide her arms around his neck, her fingers laced through his hair. She kissed back with fever, surprising both of them, when she licked at his lower lip to deepen the kiss. Killian wasted no time in opening his mouth to her, his hand curled around her hair, angling her head to bring a new wave of lust to them both, his hook arm pressed her tighter to him.

When the broke apart of air, he kept her close. She rested her cheek against his chest as she slightly panted. "Killian?" Her voice rasped low and sensual. He made a humming sound to show he was listening. "What was that about?"

He lifted her chin so he could look her in the eye. "That Emma was a kiss." He smirked at her, the cheeky jerk. Emma pushed at him half heartly to show she did not think he was funny. "I know that, but why?" Killian chuckled. "I was told tomorrow is a day of thanks, and that I should be thankful for what I have." He pressed his lips to her again, in the briefest of kisses. "So I thought I would get a head start in showing my thanks."

He kissed her again. "Thank you for not killing me." Kiss. "Thank you for telling me about you." Kiss. "Thank you for trusting me." Kiss. "Thank you for letting me come with you." Kiss. "Thank you for everything little thing that I never thought I would enjoy again." Kiss. "Thank you for letting me hold you." Kiss. "Thank you Emma Swan." The last kiss wasn't just a peck on the lips, but he nipped on her lip. Deepening the kiss as he slide his tongue against hers. Emma was blushing as she sighed into his kiss, being swept away in his passion. What a way to do Thanksgiving, she thought before pulling away from his lips. She cupped his face in her hands, pressing a kiss to his lips, staring into his eyes.

"Thank you for being kind to Henry." Kiss. "Thank you for your help in the Forest." Kiss. "Thank you for saving us from Cora." Kiss. "Thank you for guiding us here." Kiss. "Thank you for showing me a lighter side to life." She kissed him with all the things she had held back since their trip up the bean stalk. For just a moment she let her walls down, and let Killian in. It didn't matter if tomorrow she would flip out. It didn't matter if he wasn't going to back down. All that mattered as they were together, and maybe just maybe the Pirate and the Princess would get a happy ever after.

Well there you go, a kind of Thanksgiving fic for the pairing of Hook and Emma. I must say I enjoyed writing this. Hope everyone has a good hoilday and stay safe. Happy reading.